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02/18/2026

02/07/2026

A new review by the Vaccine Integrity Project of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy confirms that there is no benefit of delaying the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose. The report also shows significant reduction in infections for those vaccinated.

Researchers state that recent changes to U.S. vaccine policies were not supported by any analysis on the possible risks of delaying hepatitis B vaccination. Decades of evidence have shown the hepatitis B vaccine is critical for helping to protect children from developing chronic hepatitis B.

02/07/2026

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Doctors are sticking with the previous U.S. policy, asserting that decades of data show the established vaccine schedule is safe and effective, and the immunizations themselves have not changed.

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02/04/2026

Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious and spread easily between children who are not vaccinated. 👦👧

To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice.

02/04/2026

South Carolina measles outbreak hits 876 with 29 new cases

Among confirmed cases, 800 case-patients are unvaccinated against measles.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-hits-876-29-new-cases

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

Influenza continues to spread across schools and communities, and the best way to keep kids healthy is through annual vaccination. Pediatricians can work in partnership with families by discussing the flu vaccine and ways to maintain healthy habits, like handwashing and staying home when sick, to help stop the spread.

The AAP recommends kids get vaccinated each year, starting at 6 months of age, to provide them with the strongest resistance to the virus. Read more about our recommendations: https://bit.ly/3WtnUqm

02/01/2026

01/31/2026

The AAP’s recommended pacing of childhood vaccines considers when children are most likely to be exposed to contagious diseases and when children’s immune systems will respond best. This timing has kept millions of kids healthy, so they can focus on growing, playing, and learning.

Our recommendations are based on decades of research and the expertise of pediatricians and public health professionals. Learn more about AAP's 2026 immunization schedule: https://bit.ly/2TPNAkc

01/11/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated immunization guidelines for babies and children. Tap the link in the first comment to learn more. ⬇️